Murder on the Spanish Seas - (Jesse O'Hara Novel) by Wendy Church (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

All aboard the Gold Sea Explorer for exciting excursions, bountiful booze and . . . murder? The first instalment in a captivating thriller series featuring the unforgettable Jesse O'Hara!

"Whoa. This trip might be more interesting than I thought . . ."

Jesse O'Hara is profane, introverted, and frequently intoxicated, so it's no surprise that she's lost yet another job.

With nothing better to do, Jesse begrudgingly accepts an invitation from her best friend Sam to set sail on a luxurious cruise around the Iberian Peninsula. The thought of being trapped on a ship with hundreds of people is her personal idea of hell, but that concern soon fades into insignificance . . .

After a series of puzzling incidents on the ship and a tense encounter with a Russian passenger, Jesse stumbles upon what appears to be a looming terrorist plot. Armed with an unnaturally keen eye for detail, near-photographic memory and her insatiable curiosity, Jesse dives head-first into an increasingly bizarre - and dangerous - situation. However, it quickly becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to stop her poking around - even murder!

Murder on the Spanish Seas is the perfect beach read for fans of Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Janet Evanovich! Thriller fans who love a strong female protagonist, unexpected twists and wry humor are in for a treat!

READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE SPANISH SEAS:

"I could not put this book down. Jesse takes us on a whirlwind trip complete with mystery, unforgettable characters, and amazing food" Lynne, 5* Goodreads review

"An extraordinary book" Ciara, 5* Goodreads review

"Fantastic! Probably the best book I've read this year. I can't wait for the next one!" Beth, 5* Goodreads review

"Jesse is my new idol. The plot drew me in but I would have stayed just for the characters. So much fun. The texture of the places visited was delightful. And the cultural references (both new and old) kept me on my toes" Stuart, 5* Amazon review

Review Quotes

A riveting, entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich-- "Booklist on Knife Skills"

A whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story that's perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Catriona McPherson, and Darynda Jones. Readers will want to see Jesse again-- "Library Journal"

An action-packed debut that's as funny as the heroine is unstoppable. I loved it!-- "Nora McFarland, author of the Lily Hawkins mysteries"

Clever, transportive, and laugh-out-loud funny, Murder on the Spanish Seas is the perfect book to read poolside - just not on the deck of a luxury ocean liner. I can't wait to read more from this wickedly entertaining new voice-- "Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author"

Dizzying-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Knife Skills"

Fans of Janet Evanovich will enjoy meeting the freewheeling Jesse, and this debut gives an enticing hint of more adventures to come. Armchair travelers and foodies, rejoice. Go, Jesse!-- "Booklist Starred Review"

With brisk pacing and dynamic characters, Church keeps readers enthralled as her plot spins into violent territory, and successfully conceals a doozy of a twist that sends the series in an unexpected direction-- "Publishers Weekly on Knife Skills"